Bots, AI memes and Reform councillors: How foreign Facebook pages are hijacking UK patriotism

Fake British “patriot” pages run from abroad are fooling thousands – including elected councillors.

British users are being drawn into foreign-run content designed for clicks and profit. Pic: Unsplash

“Born and Bred in Britain. It’s in my DNA,” declares an image shared on the UK Glory Facebook page, featuring a white man sitting in front of the Union Flag. Clearly AI generated, the image has 295 likes and numerous positive comments from the group’s 90,…